"If you want to do drugs in the car park of a kids playground, please pick up after yourself. Honestly kill yourself but think of kids walking around," he said on Facebook.

The Daily shared Maurice's photo on Facebook this morning to ask if they had found a needle in a public place before.

We also asked for your suggestions as to what could be done to make public parks on the Coast safer.

A syringe found by Maurice Challenger at a Sunshine Coast park recently. Maurice Challenger

While the needle Maurice found was in an unopened wrapper, it was still an alarming find in a place where kids often play.

It also served as a fresh reminder for parents who had been through scares with their own children.

Mellisa Mclean said her three year old daughter had been stabbed by a dirty needle while playing in park.

"It was a very worrying time and very upsetting to see my little girl go through blood tests because of someone else's inconsideration," she said.

A syringe found by Japhia Kievit at Point Cartwright. Contributed

"Used or not used we should all be aware that this is a sad reality, hence why I am very reluctant to allow my children to play in local parks especially without enclosed footwear."

Ms Mclean also suggested astro turf be laid in all parks to make it easier to spot needles and unsafe objects.

Japhia Kievit said she found a used needle at Point Cartwright. She used a sharps container from her first aid kit to remove it.

While some weren't as concerned by Maurice's find as it was in a plastic wrapper Louise said it did not stop a child from pulling it out of the wrapper and taking a look.

"Found a used syringe at Mount Coolum Beach. It was in a plastic container but that doesn't stop a curious child from pulling it out for a look. I carefully picked it up and threw it in the bin. Gives you a horrible feeling," she said.

Damien Verner said he had found seven needles at a park one day.

"One of the most horrible things ever when my niece was running round at the time. We went home very soon after," he said.

Others suggested the needle in Maurice's photo could have been used for medical purposes however they hoped they would be more responsible with their needles.